Product Introduction
The T8310 Trusted® TMR Expander Processor Module resides in the processor slots of the Trusted Expander Chassis and provides the 'slave' interface between the Expander Bus and the Expander Chassis Backplane. The Expander Bus allows multiple chassis systems to be implemented using Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable connections whilst maintaining the fault tolerant, high bandwidth Inter-Module Bus (IMB) capabilities.
Technical Specifications
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Manufacture |
ROCKWELL ICS TRIPLEX |
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Model |
T8310 |
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Part Number |
T8310 |
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Description |
Trusted TMR Expander Processor |
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Origin |
USA / Mexico |
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Dimension |
48*32*26cm |
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Weight |
5kg |
Product Details
The Module provides fault containment for the Expander Bus, the Module itself and the Expander Chassis, ensuring that the effects of these potential faults are localised and system availability maximised. The Module is fault tolerant with HIFT TMR architecture. Comprehensive diagnostics, monitoring and testing provide rapid fault identification. Hot-standby and module spare configurations are supported, allowing automatic and manual repair strategies.
T8310 Features:
• Triple Modular Redundant (TMR), fault tolerant (3-2-0) operation.
• Hardware Implemented Fault Tolerant (HIFT) architecture.
• Dedicated hardware and software test regimes which provide very fast fault recognition and response times.
• Automatic fault handling without nuisance alarming.
• Hot replacement.
• Front Panel indicators that show module health and status.
Module Status LEDs:
| LED | State | Description |
| Healthy |
On Steady Green Flashing Red |
The Module is healthy. Fault on the corresponding Channel. |
| Active | Green | Module is in the Active state. |
| Standby | On Steady Green | Module is in the Standby state. |
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Communications Activity
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Off Green Red |
No activity or failed. Receive activity. Transmit activity. |
When the Module is in standby, no Transmit activity (Red LED) will be observed.
Module Configuration
The Expander Processor requires no configuration to the Module itself. The Module provides status information that is available to the application programmer. The IEC 61131 TOOLSET provides the interface to configure and use this status information.
Troubleshooting
1.All front panel indicators off?
1)Lack of power:If all other modules within the chassis also show no indicators, check the power distribution and connection to the chassis. 2)Front panel interface (FCR D) failure: Check if other modules within the chassis have LEDs illuminated. Check if it is possible to communicate with other modules within the chassis – using either the chassis board type (T8300) or the diagnostic utility. If communications is possible and this is the only Expander Processor installed, the failure is within FCR D and the module should be replaced.
2.Single FCR indicator flashing RED?
The module will continue to provide communications between the Expander Bus and the modules within the chassis. However, the module should be replaced as soon as practical.
3.Flashing standby indicator?
This indicates that the TMR Processor has detected a fault within the module and has switched to the previously Standby Module. The faulted module should be removed as soon as possible and a replacement installed as soon as practical.